Tech Talk

Art by Whitesides Featured in Conference Center Gallery

January 6, 2020 Artist Shirley Whitesides recently had an exhibit of her work in the A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center Gallery. The exhibit titled “My Soul Looks Back, A Reflection of Art” included a reception and a fundraising event by Delta House to support youth and families in the Asheville communities.

Hospitality Students Learn How to Recognize Signs of Trafficking

January 6, 2020 First-year Hospitality Management students in the Guest Services class had a one-hour presentation on Hospitality Trafficking Interception to learn how to recognize potential victims of human trafficking.

Nursing Assistant Program Passes Reaccreditation

January 6, 2020 Congratulations are in order for the Nursing Assistant program in Continuing Education/Economic and Workforce Development. They passed their reaccreditation and do not have to be reevaluated for another two years.

Latest BLET Graduation at A-B Tech is a Family Affair

January 3, 2020 Three dozen A-B Tech Basic Law Enforcement Training students completed their training and passed their state exams in December, with some of them continuing a family tradition in the profession.

Winter Chorus Concert

December 10, 2019 The Fine and Performing Arts Department would like to invite you to the A-B Tech Winter Chorus Concert at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, in the Ferguson Auditorium.

Cooper Presents at CCA’s Fall Conference

December 3, 2019 Philip Cooper, UpSkill WNC Coordinator, presented “A Fresh Start in Life” as the opening session of the Community Colleges of Appalachia fall conference in Hazard, Kentucky.

New Therapy Dog on Campus

December 3, 2019 The Volunteer Program at A-B Tech is happy to introduce the newest edition to the A-B Tech Therapy Dog team. Terri and her dog Zoey started making rounds on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the Elm lobby, RESET room, Vet’s Café, and Locke Library.

60th Anniversary: Yes, We Had a Basketball Team

December 3, 2019 One of the most surprising facts to our campus community is A-B Tech had a basketball team. We were the Atomics, and we had one most excellent season. In the 1970-71 school year, an intercollegiate sports effort was launched with the organization of a basketball team.

International Holiday Open House

December 3, 2019 Come learn from our English language learning students how countries around the world celebrate the holidays!

December RISE: Goodwin Goes Above and Beyond

December 3, 2019 Jay and Lucretia Pintacuda wrote a letter to President Dennis King to acknowledge the leadership and outstanding act of kindness by Angela Goodwin, Radiography Chair.

Treasured Trees Ceremony December 13, 2019

December 3, 2019 The Sustainability Committee has been working with the Biology Department and Treasured Trees to establish tree awards on campus. The Magnolia in front of Fernihurst has already been designated as a Treasured Tree, and the next award will be given to the Beech Tree.

Donations Needed: Food Pantry

December 3, 2019 As we move into winter, we are in need of some additional items for our campus food pantries. Here is a list of the greatest needs at this point: